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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · BOATING

Boating

Conditional
District of Columbia statewide rule

Anyone operating a vessel on District of Columbia waterways must have a Boating Safety Certificate, issued on completing the MPD Harbor Patrol boating safety course.

§ mpdc.dc.gov
Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed
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